PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
For years, Patrick Dykstra has traveled the globe following and diving with whales, learning how whales see, hear and perceive other creatures in the water. In Dominica, Patrick has a life changing experience - a close encounter with a sperm whale he names "Delores." Witness Patrick and the whale attempt to communicate with each other in extraordinary footage.
The discovery of a skeleton, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone. Could the remains belong to someone the Romans crucified? Despite hundreds, if not thousands, of people being crucified in the Roman Empire, only one other crucified skeleton has ever been found in the world. Who was this person? What was his life in Roman Britain like? And what could they have done to receive so harsh a punishment?
Follow the efforts to give the Earth a shape and a place. From flat Earth legends to Galileo's telescope, track major changes in scientific understanding. Ideas rise and fall as we continue to explore our ancient skies.
Complete the puzzle of our ancient skies. A cast of scientific pioneers reshapes the solar system and better understands a growing universe. But there is still much more space to explore.
Get to know some of music photography's greatest names and what factors define an iconic image.
The Neighborhood of Make-Believe story revolves around King Friday's command that all Neighbors celebrate a "Bass Violin Festival." When it's pointed out that he is the only one in the Neighborhood who plays the instrument, he says, "Well, it looks like I'll have a large audience."
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. D.W. and Arthur think back to before their sister Kate arrived. Arthur remembers his trepidation about getting a new sister in "Arthur's Baby." D.W. remembers how Kate changed her life after she arrived in "D.W.'s Baby."
While hanging out with Golden pheasants in China, Martin and Chris wonder how important color is for creatures. But when Donita Donata begins to steal animals and remove their color, they soon discover just how critical it is for survival. It's a race to stop Donita and get color back into the creature world! Science Concept : Colors and patterns in social lives of animals.
When Alma and Uncle Nestor get separated from the rest of the family on the subway, Alma remembers the "just-in-case" plan she made with Mami. Can she and Uncle Nestor reunite with the rest of the family before their special dinner reservation? When new neighbors Beto and Emi move in next door, Alma and Beto hit it off straight away. Junior and Beto's little sister, Emi, seem to be fast friends, too until they aren't. Can Alma and Beto figure out what keeps driving them apart?
Liana recruits Lyla to help put together a puzzle with over 1000 pieces in order to win a prize. / Lyla and Luke make their dream of driving a train come true by constructing one they can ride in using household materials.
Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? / Carl realizes he has trouble listening when playing with a cool collection. Can Sheldon teach him how to become a good listener?
In this thirty minute holiday musical episode, the Neighborhood is celebrating Snowflake Day! Daniel has a very important role as the snowflake in the Neighborhood's Snowflake Day Show and he can't wait to say his lines! The Enchanted Garden is full of excitement and winter cheer as everyone pitches in to make the celebration a true Neighborhood success!
It's Recycling Day, so Rosie becomes a recycling kid, but she accidentally recycles Crystal's art project. / When Rosie and Javi find a monarch butterfly in the backyard, they try to figure out what it needs so it can flutter again.
Gabrielle and Charlie are having a sleepover at Abby's! They play games with Rudy until it's time to get ready for bed. Rudy goes off to sleep and Gabrielle, Charlie, and Abby start their bedtime routines. First, they all brush their teeth. Next, they do their hair, and everyone has a different way of taking care of their hair. Abby brushes her hair to get out the knots and tangles, Charlie sprays her curly hair with conditioner to keep it from getting knots and tangles, and Gabrielle's hair is in braids this week so she's taking care of her hair by putting on her bonnet to keep her hair soft and shiny. They have bedtime routines both different and alike! Finally, they snuggle into bed and talk about what they're grateful for before going to sleep.
The Wombats help to free the Moo Moo Choo Choo train, which got itself stuck in a sea of ooey-gooey mud. / First spied through a telescope, three adventurous Wombats attempt to find mystical Bellyflop Lake - without getting lost!
This week we're in Richmond beside the pool high atop the Graduate Hotel to chat with Rachel Beanland about Florence Adler Swims Forever. Based on a true story, this moving novel transports readers back to 1934.
Life Coach Susan Harf will help you stop being in the position of always being asked to do so much for other people.
What It Takes features experts and committed citizens to our studio to discuss timely issues affecting Southwest Virginians. Hosted by BRPBS Director of Educational Innovation Tom Landon.
An invention that may have been used in the atomic bomb; a 23-pound block of beeswax with strange markings; and a French manuscript kept by an American family for 160 years.
Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.
Experience Anthony Davis's groundbreaking opera directed by Tony nominee Robert O'Hara. The new staging portrays Malcolm as an Everyman whose story transcends time and space. Supported by a cast of young Met stars, Will Liverman sings Malcolm X.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW searches for amazing treasures in Arkansas including an Elvis Presley-signed ice cream display, an Arnold Palmer-engraved golf club, ca. 1980, and a Marvel Silver Age comics collection. One find is $60,000 to $90,000!"
Eliza is tasked with solving the murder of a high-profile private detective with a closet full of skeletons.
Follow veterinarian James Herriot at the start of his storied career in rural Yorkshire in the 1930s.
Max is in a coma and the doctors don't know if he will survive. Oskar is racked with guil and continues to investigate. When Oskar is forced to go on the run, his old friends stand by him but then Oskar is connected to a second murder.
Fan-favorites The Avett Brothers thrill in a high-energy, career-spanning hour packed with highlights and new songs from their namesake first album in five years. The North Carolina roots and alt-country trailblazers dazzle with gorgeous harmonies.
Explore and celebrate the life of a fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist and the injustices in America that made her work essential.
Paralyzed by late-stage ALS, Kathryn clings to a mordant wit as she yearns to witness her daughter's wedding. Shot from her fixed point of view, watch a family grappling with the daily demands of disability and in-home caretaking.
For 10 years, Marish has been kept as a housekeeper by Eta, a Hungarian woman. She toils unpaid 7 days a week in exchange for meals, cigarettes and a couch to sleep on. Even money earned from an extra job must be handed over. Over two and a half years, filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter witnesses first-hand the relentless torrent of abuse - her presence also inspires Marish to live as a free person.
In Maniitsoq, Greenland, the US aluminum giant Alcoa Corporation has been planning to build a smelting plant for years. With the promise of economic renewal, Winter's Yearning follows the lives of the area's loyal aging population and its stymied youth. Pictured against immense, isolating landscapes, the people await their plant and with it, the nation's possible first step towards sovereignty.
JOURNEY TO AMERICA: WITH NEWT AND CALLISTA GINGRICH features inspiring immigrant stories from those who have come to the United States from other nations and excelled.
PASSAGE: Families traverse tradition and memory in marking new phases of life. SHIRAMPARI: LEGACIES OF THE RIVER: Set in the heart of the Amazon, a young Asheninka boy must face his fears and catch a giant catfish, signaling his journey into manhood. BOAT PEOPLE: Thao recounts the story of her family's escape through the metaphorical lens of her fascination with ants.
Lang Fisher has an impressive history of writing and producing hilarious, smart television, and her work as co-creator and showrunner of Never Have I Ever is no exception. Gather around to learn about the process and stories behind this fresh, coming-of-age comedy that balances diverse representation, witty dialogue, and relatable themes for teens and adults alike.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
A half hour weekly public affairs broadcast, THE OPEN MIND is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas, exploring issues of national and public concern with the most compelling minds of our times. Hosted by Alexander Heffner.
With Focus on Europe, DW has developed a new program that adds a more personal touch to the issues affecting people across the continent. The weekly magazine which replaced European Journal in October 2014 provides audiences an inside perspective on the diversity of people, places, conflicts and coexistence that define Europe. Focus on Europe presents genuine stories about the lives of real people - from the Polish blacksmith to the Finnish air traffic controller, from a British businessman to a Turkish women's activist. Reporters file their stories from all over the continent and special editions are devoted to a particular country or event. Focus on Europe will continue to attract audiences with up close, visually powerful, exciting and balanced profiles and reporting. Like its predecessor, this new series is a must see for everyone who wants to be an expert on Europe.
DW GLOBAL Us, the Environment and Development magazine from Deutsche Welle looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization.
Explore and celebrate the life of a fearless Mississippi sharecropper-turned-human-rights-activist and the injustices in America that made her work essential.
AMERICAN SEAMS: Explore the stories of three women quilters whose lives complement and contrast each other across stunning landscapes in rural Colorado, Utah, and the Navajo Nation of New Mexico. THOI THO AU (CHILDHOOD): A Vietnamese American daughter captures her mother and father - former refugees of the American War in Vietnam/Vietnam War - as they dream of their late parents, childhood, and homeland.
Tony Wiley, CEO of The Collective Engine talks to Dr. Chavis about managing star athletes, his prior work as regional president and managing director for Special Olympics North America and the power of giving back to the community.
THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW is back with more award-winning interviews and investigative reporting on the people and movements driving positive systemic change in our world today. Hosted by multi-media reporter and author Laura Flanders, the series features smart, solutions-driven conversations with forward-thinking people, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Indian writer Arundhati Roy, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, and actress/activist Laverne Cox. Laura and her team also report from the field on cutting-edge innovations and topics such as collective ownership and ways that organizations across the country are addressing disparity in the housing market. Every month, contributors S. Mitra Kalita and Sara Lomax, co-founders of the URL Media network, join Laura for "Meet the BIPOC Press," a monthly feature of the show highlighting reporters of color from minority-owned and operated media outlets from around the country. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Season 5 is independently-produced and recorded in a small cabin in rural Sullivan County, New York.
From a dwarf planet that looks like a deflated football, to a tiny moon with cliffs taller than Mt. Everest, to the spectacular rings of Saturn, discover how the effects of gravity produce the amazing variety of weird worlds in our solar system.
First stop is the fishing village of Kilmore Quay to learn about The Kilmore Carol and some Fish and Chips. Then on to meet NY Times Best Selling author Eoin Colfer to learn about and climb Hook Head Lighthouse. Michael visits the Kennedy Homestead, family farm of the Kennedy dynasty and recalls the influence JFK had on his own life.
A whirlwind walking tour of Dublin starting in Trinity College founded in 1592 before meeting his friend Chloe Agnew of Celtic Woman fame to talk about her love of Ireland's capital. We then get a performance of Dublin songs from Niall O Sullivan in Kilmainham Gaol and Brian Kennedy on the banks of the Royal Canal.
In I DANCED FOR THE ANGEL OF DEATH - THE DR. EDITH EVA EGER STORY, Edie recounts her remarkable story of survival as a prisoner at Auschwitz and her struggles with survivor's guilt. Edie and her husband came to the U.S. in 1949, and Edie would later go on to receive a psychology degree from the University of Texas. In the film, Edie examines how her ongoing work with patients has helped her grow and heal.
In this one-hour special, Rick Steves travels back a century to learn how fascism rose and then fell in Europe - taking millions of people with it. He traces fascism's history from its roots in the turbulent aftermath of World War I, when masses of angry people rose up, to the rise of charismatic leaders who manipulated that anger, and the totalitarian societies they built. In addition, Rick chronicles the brutal measures the leaders used to enforce their ideologies, and discusses the horrific consequences of genocide and total war. And yet despite all this, inspiration can be found by those who resisted. Along the way, Rick visits poignant sights throughout Europe relating to fascism, and talks with Europeans whose families lived through those times. The goal of the RICK STEVES SPECIAL: THE STORY OF FASCISM IN EUROPE is to learn from the hard lessons of 20th-century Europe, and to recognize that ideology in the 21st century.
An invention that may have been used in the atomic bomb; a 23-pound block of beeswax with strange markings; and a French manuscript kept by an American family for 160 years.
Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that are hitting the Road Trip this season in search of antiques that will win big at auction. Travelling in vintage cars and accompanied by experts, these celebrities traverse Great Britain looking for the most interesting, unique and valuable treasures.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Clay and Sally Hart host this show with a Country-Western Theme. Clay and the band kick it off with "Wabash Cannonball", followed by the Glen Campbell hit, "Gentle On My Mind" to set a charming country mood. Norma Zimmer sings "My Heart Cries for You", Sandi and Salli ham it up with "Cotton Fields", and Ken D elo sings "Shenandoah", while Ralna gives a memorable rendition of the "Tennessee Waltz".
Don Emilio is seriously ill. Clara wants to start a career as a model, but things don't go as planned. Christina begins to wonder why Alberto was sent away as a teenager.
Traveling down to Wytheville, Virginia, we spent a few days out in the wilderness learning about local fishes and even go on a turkey hunt.
HOMETOWNS takes you on a trip off the beaten path to explore communities in Southwest Virginia. Hear personal stories only locals know and learn about what makes each town unique. A genuine look at Central Appalachia, through the eyes of those who know it best.
Join us for a journey through Floyd County, Virginia, the mountain town where magic and community weave a unique tapestry. Feel the harmony between the land, the farmers who nurture it, the businesses that thrive on it, and the artisans who reveal its beauty. Discover Floyd, where being yourself is the most radical thing you can do.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
For years, Patrick Dykstra has traveled the globe following and diving with whales, learning how whales see, hear and perceive other creatures in the water. In Dominica, Patrick has a life changing experience - a close encounter with a sperm whale he names "Delores." Witness Patrick and the whale attempt to communicate with each other in extraordinary footage.
The discovery of a skeleton, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain, provokes further study after scientists see an iron nail driven through its heel bone. Could the remains belong to someone the Romans crucified? Despite hundreds, if not thousands, of people being crucified in the Roman Empire, only one other crucified skeleton has ever been found in the world. Who was this person? What was his life in Roman Britain like? And what could they have done to receive so harsh a punishment?
Follow the efforts to give the Earth a shape and a place. From flat Earth legends to Galileo's telescope, track major changes in scientific understanding. Ideas rise and fall as we continue to explore our ancient skies.
Complete the puzzle of our ancient skies. A cast of scientific pioneers reshapes the solar system and better understands a growing universe. But there is still much more space to explore.
Get to know some of music photography's greatest names and what factors define an iconic image.
The Neighborhood of Make-Believe story revolves around King Friday's command that all Neighbors celebrate a "Bass Violin Festival." When it's pointed out that he is the only one in the Neighborhood who plays the instrument, he says, "Well, it looks like I'll have a large audience."
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. D.W. and Arthur think back to before their sister Kate arrived. Arthur remembers his trepidation about getting a new sister in "Arthur's Baby." D.W. remembers how Kate changed her life after she arrived in "D.W.'s Baby."
While hanging out with Golden pheasants in China, Martin and Chris wonder how important color is for creatures. But when Donita Donata begins to steal animals and remove their color, they soon discover just how critical it is for survival. It's a race to stop Donita and get color back into the creature world! Science Concept : Colors and patterns in social lives of animals.
When Alma and Uncle Nestor get separated from the rest of the family on the subway, Alma remembers the "just-in-case" plan she made with Mami. Can she and Uncle Nestor reunite with the rest of the family before their special dinner reservation? When new neighbors Beto and Emi move in next door, Alma and Beto hit it off straight away. Junior and Beto's little sister, Emi, seem to be fast friends, too until they aren't. Can Alma and Beto figure out what keeps driving them apart?
Liana recruits Lyla to help put together a puzzle with over 1000 pieces in order to win a prize. / Lyla and Luke make their dream of driving a train come true by constructing one they can ride in using household materials.
Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? / Carl realizes he has trouble listening when playing with a cool collection. Can Sheldon teach him how to become a good listener?
In this thirty minute holiday musical episode, the Neighborhood is celebrating Snowflake Day! Daniel has a very important role as the snowflake in the Neighborhood's Snowflake Day Show and he can't wait to say his lines! The Enchanted Garden is full of excitement and winter cheer as everyone pitches in to make the celebration a true Neighborhood success!
It's Recycling Day, so Rosie becomes a recycling kid, but she accidentally recycles Crystal's art project. / When Rosie and Javi find a monarch butterfly in the backyard, they try to figure out what it needs so it can flutter again.
Gabrielle and Charlie are having a sleepover at Abby's! They play games with Rudy until it's time to get ready for bed. Rudy goes off to sleep and Gabrielle, Charlie, and Abby start their bedtime routines. First, they all brush their teeth. Next, they do their hair, and everyone has a different way of taking care of their hair. Abby brushes her hair to get out the knots and tangles, Charlie sprays her curly hair with conditioner to keep it from getting knots and tangles, and Gabrielle's hair is in braids this week so she's taking care of her hair by putting on her bonnet to keep her hair soft and shiny. They have bedtime routines both different and alike! Finally, they snuggle into bed and talk about what they're grateful for before going to sleep.
The Wombats help to free the Moo Moo Choo Choo train, which got itself stuck in a sea of ooey-gooey mud. / First spied through a telescope, three adventurous Wombats attempt to find mystical Bellyflop Lake - without getting lost!
This week we're in Richmond beside the pool high atop the Graduate Hotel to chat with Rachel Beanland about Florence Adler Swims Forever. Based on a true story, this moving novel transports readers back to 1934.
Life Coach Susan Harf will help you stop being in the position of always being asked to do so much for other people.
What It Takes features experts and committed citizens to our studio to discuss timely issues affecting Southwest Virginians. Hosted by BRPBS Director of Educational Innovation Tom Landon.
An invention that may have been used in the atomic bomb; a 23-pound block of beeswax with strange markings; and a French manuscript kept by an American family for 160 years.
Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.
Experience Anthony Davis's groundbreaking opera directed by Tony nominee Robert O'Hara. The new staging portrays Malcolm as an Everyman whose story transcends time and space. Supported by a cast of young Met stars, Will Liverman sings Malcolm X.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Eliza is tasked with solving the murder of a high-profile private detective with a closet full of skeletons.
Follow veterinarian James Herriot at the start of his storied career in rural Yorkshire in the 1930s.
Max is in a coma and the doctors don't know if he will survive. Oskar is racked with guil and continues to investigate. When Oskar is forced to go on the run, his old friends stand by him but then Oskar is connected to a second murder.
Fan-favorites The Avett Brothers thrill in a high-energy, career-spanning hour packed with highlights and new songs from their namesake first album in five years. The North Carolina roots and alt-country trailblazers dazzle with gorgeous harmonies.